Secluded city of peace and abundance found on the Sea of Cortez

by admin on December 12, 2011

CNN Money Magazine and the New York Times named La Paz one of the Top Ten Places to Retire in the world!

A secluded town on the east coast of Baja California Sur facing the Sea of Cortez, La Paz — whose name literally means “peace” — is famous for beaches as beautiful as the Caribbean’s, and sport fishing as exciting as anywhere in the world.

Yet somehow La Paz has escaped the crowds. It has only quietly been discovered — just as it was discovered by Cortez in 1535, John Steinbeck in the 1940s, and Jacques Cousteau in the 1960s, and by the close-knit community of North Americans and mainland Mexicans who now mix happily with the native Paceños.

Those fortunate enough to find La Paz are careful about sharing their secret. They are passionately protective of its white sand beaches guarded by dreamlike rock formations and forests of cardón cactus, its bay after aqua bay open to discovery and teeming with sea life.

Deemed “the world’s aquarium,” the Sea of Cortez offers one of the planet’s most diverse ecosystems which is home to harbour porpoises, whales, dolphins, sea lions, mantas and sharks, while its rocky coasts are home to hundreds of resident and migratory birds.

The diversity of La Paz is social as well as natural. Its friendly and open residents admire the city as much as its visitors.

With a population of approximately 220,000, La Paz is blessed with natural, recreational and cultural abundance, offering a rare combination of overwhelming beauty, sense of community and well-balanced infrastructure.

It is a close-knit community that feels like a small town but with the conveniences of a city. An important regional commercial centre, it offers advanced medical, educational and social facilities, a cultural life that extends to international cuisine and shopping, a new state-of-the-art General Hospital, and its own dedicated airport.

La Paz’s cultural life mixes sophisticated international tastes with pure Baja values and allures with valuable opportunities for real estate and investment.

Recently, La Paz launched an awareness campaign in conjunction with approximately $1 billion in well-planned economic development over the next five years.

At the same time, its low cost of living supports an exceptionally high quality of life, which is why CNN Money Magazine and the New York Times named La Paz one of the Top Ten Places to Retire in the world. Visit www.GoLaPaz.com for more information, visit www.pedregal.com or contact us for more information, and guided tour of some of the best properties in La Paz via email: info@pedregal.com or by phone: +52.612.106.7113.

We read the story first on The Vancouver Sun.

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Casa Miramar, a spectacular home being built on the top of Pedregal mountain in Cabo San Lucas

by admin on November 29, 2011

[En español]

Pedregal Heights is the most spectacular section within Pedregal de Cabo San Lucas, offering ample residential lots with unobstructed views to the city, the bay and the Pacific Ocean. Its unique location allows for views to both the sunrise and the sunset from certain areas, and it is here, where prestigious architects Ek Design are building a unique Mexican residence with unsurpassable views.

Perched on the mountain, surrounded by exotic rock formations and with the Pacific Ocean as background, Casa Miramar is a testament to utter Mexican elegance. Located between the sun, the moon and cardon cacti, a magnificent entrance stands from the top. It is being built over the cantilevered mountain with a highly tendency to colonial Mexican architecture.

It’s design is based in a harmonic balance between the interiors and the exteriors, evident in the grand salon with its high ceilings, giving an incredible view to the terrace and pool area that blend with the Pacific Ocean.  In the interior other fine details are seen: marble, elaborate ironwork and cantera finishes give a unique colonial charm to the house. You can also enjoy arched walls that frame the view to the pool, ocean and sky.  The master bedroom is at the higher level, to take advantage of its spectacular views and its generous open spaces that make you feel unquestionably at home.
At the lower level of the home you’ll find the movie theater, a gym and two guest rooms connected by a separate bridge that leads to each one of them, both with a special and really comfortable design.  All of the architectural details seek to integrate a horizontal living concept with ample and comfortable spaces that adapt to the resident’s needs, demonstrating that it is an incredible artistic piece of engineering.

Casa Miramar is the first house being built within Pedregal Heights and it is estimated to be finished by the late summer of 2012.

For more information about the available residential lots within Pedregal Heights visit www.pedregal.com or send us an email to info@pedregal.com

Ek Design
Arq. Arturo Cuevas Ledesma, Arq. Irene Bustos Rocha, Arq. Alejandro K. Vega Hernandez
Morelos 601 Col. Centro
San José del Cabo
Tel 1420865
www.ekdwg.com

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Casa Miramar, una casa espectacular en construcción en la cima de la montaña Pedregal en Cabo San Lucas

by admin on November 29, 2011

[In English]

Pedregal Heights es la sección más espectacular dentro de Pedregal de Cabo San Lucas, ya que ofrece amplios terrenos residenciales con inigualables vistas a la ciudad, la bahía y el Océano Pacífico. Su exclusiva ubicación permite disfrutar tanto del amanecer como del atardecer desde ciertos ángulos. Es aquí donde los prestigiados arquitectos de Ek Design están construyendo una hermosa residencia de estilo mexicano e inigualables vistas.

Incrustada en Pedregal Heights y naciendo de entre los espectaculares peñascos, sus grandes piedras y la vista al Pacífico, Casa Miramar es un testimonio de elegancia mexicana. Ubicada entre el sol, la luna y los cactus, desde las alturas se yergue glorioso el ingreso a la casa. Casa Miramar se construye actualmente sobre un peñasco imponente  haciendo evidente la tendencia arquitectónica colonial mexicana.

Su diseño se basó en encontrar la armonía entre los espacios interiores y exteriores, armonía que se ve reflejada en el gran salón de estar con su doble altura e imponentes vigas, lo cual proporciona una vista sin igual a la terraza y alberca para fundirse en el horizonte con el Océano Pacífico. En el interior los detalles saltan a la vista: mármoles, insertos de herrería antigua y cantera que dan un toque de elegancia colonial a la casa, arcos que enfatizan la fachada al mar y enmarcan espectacularmente la vista hacia a la alberca, el cielo y el mar. La recamara principal está en el nivel de ingreso siendo esta  la zona más importante de la casa debido a su espectacular vista y sus generosos espacios que dan un toque de intimidad y confort.

En la zona baja de la casa se encuentra la sala de cine, el gimnasio y dos recamaras de visita, conectadas por un singular puente que conduce a cada una de ellas, ambas con un diseño especial y una increíble vista.
El detalle arquitectónico en el lenguaje de la casa busca integrar completamente el concepto horizontal y de amplitud con el particular entorno y las necesidades de sus habitantes, demostrando que esta casa es una pieza artística conjugada con una maravillosa obra de ingeniería.

Casa Miramar es la primera casa en proceso de construcción dentro de Pedregal Heights con una fecha estimada de entrega a finales del verano del 2012.
Para mayor información sobre los terrenos aún disponibles dentro de Pedregal Heights visite www.pedregal.com o envíenos un correo a info@pedregal.com

Ek Design
Arq. Arturo Cuevas Ledesma, Arq. Irene Bustos Rocha, Arq. Alejandro K vega Hernandez
Morelos 601 Col. Centro
San José del Cabo
Tel 1420865
www.ekdwg.com

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Thanksgiving in Cabo San Lucas

by admin on November 7, 2011

Dear readers,

if you are spending your Thanksgiving in Cabo San Lucas, we invite you to spend it with us, as we will celebrate it in Don Manuel’s restaurant at Capella Pedregal Resort & Residences. Capella’s Executive Chef Marco Bustamante has prepared again a fantastic Thanksgiving menu. Actually, he has prepared two menus, one to be served in the restaurant, and the second to be served in your Capella Residence, Casita or Casona.

Last year the Thanksgiving dinner at Capella Pedregal was a real treat, or as we like to say in Mexico “para chuparse los dedos” (to lick your fingers).

Below we share the menus with you, to make a reservation please call: +52 624 163 4300 | Local Reservations: +52 624 163 4350 | Toll Free Reservations: (877) 247- 6688

Pedregal de Cabo San Lucas and Pedregal de La Paz home owners please remember that you enjoy a special rate when dining and staying at Capella Pedregal.

 

Thanksgiving Menu, served at the restaurant:

First Course
Butternut Squash Soup with Spiced Crème Fraiche and Sage
Or
Tamarindo Farms Red Oak Lettuce with Goat Cheese, Hazelnuts and Citrus Vinaigrette
Or
Local Quail Breast, Caramelized Onions, Mustard Greens and Tomatillo Compote

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Main Course
Roasted Benedetti Ranch Turkey, Traditional Stuffing, Winter Squash and Green Beans
Or
Herb and Peppercorn Roasted Ribeye, Braised Potatoes and Roasted Carrots
Or
Seared Pacific Black Sole with Bacon and Apple Scented Brussels Sprouts and Mustard Jus

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Dessert
“Capirotada” Mexican Spiced Bread Pudding with Raspberry Sorbet
Or
Country Style Pecan Pie with Braised Apricots and Vanilla Ice Cream
Or
Warm Chocolate Fondant, Marinated Berries and Pistachio Sorbet

Coffee or Tea

$85.00 USD
$40.00 USD Children
*10% Tax and 15% Gratuity Not Included

Download the In Residence Thanksgiving menu here: Thanksgiving In Residence Catering 2011

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Day of the Dead, the Celebration of Life

by admin on November 1, 2011

Day of the Dead (or as we call it “El Día de los Muertos), a tradition with Hispanic roots, is based in religion and is a celebration of life and tribute to the dead. Contrary to what many may believe, the Day of the Dead is a celebration, which honors those who have passed away by preparing them an altar with their favorite dishes and beverages: fruit, tamales, mole, sweets and the traditional pan de muerto (sweet bread typical for this day).

We usually decorate the altars with typical flowers, candles, incense and images of saints and/or of the dead one. On some occasions we also put a chair by the altar so the spirit of the dead can sit and enjoy the food that was prepared especially for him or her, while their favorite music is played by a live band.

A very special character in this celebration, which has become an icon of Mexican culture, is La Catrina. Originally created as a metaphoric representation of the high-end social class in Mexican society in early 1900, it is now known as the Death. La Catrina is always dressed up with tasteful and colorful clothes with an elegant and stylish pose. It is present in the celebrations of the death to remind those who are alive that life is today, and will forever be, and that the different music, culinary or artistic expressions, are just a tiny way to honor our beloved ones that have passed away.

Below is a cover of ESCAPES magazine, featuring La Catrina. The photograph was taken by Francisco Estrada, Photomexico, on the beach of Pedregal de Cabo San Lucas.

 

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